Fisher Cats-NH Fish & Game Create Partnership

May 2, 2008 - Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release

Manchester, NH - This past weekend kicked off a 12-week long partnership between New Hampshire's Double-A Baseball team, the Fisher Cats, and the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. The Fisher Cats' game on Saturday, April 26 launched the beginning of the promotion, which will feature a sweepstakes to win a boat and trailer, fun prizes and other game-time contests.

Funded by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), the promotion will take place during weekend games, running for 12 weeks and ending in June. In addition to the grand prize sweepstakes of a boat, features will include humorous fishing and boating videos, between-inning games, an ongoing "Fish or No Fish" game, and other prizes such as a fishing trip with a pro and free giveaways.

"Our baseball players and all of our local fans have a natural love for boating and fishing, so this is the perfect partnership," said Fisher Cats President/General Manager Rick Brenner. "Who doesn't want to come watch great baseball, play some fun games, and possibly win a boat?"

The promotion, which will be embraced by more than 30 states' Minor League Baseball teams this summer, is an effort by RBFF to help increase participation in boating and fishing nationwide.

"Last year's promotion was a huge success and we're making it even bigger and better this year," said NH Fish and Game Department Advertising and Promotions Coordinator Mark Beauchesne. "With the strong tie between baseball and boating/fishing, we're thrilled to be working with the Fisher Cats in bringing America's greatest pastimes together."

For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (603) 641-2005 or visit www.nhfishercats.com.

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